The New Zealand Federation of Business

THE NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF BUSINESS

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN (BPW NZ) INC.

“Making a Difference Through Leadership and Action”

51st ANNUAL CONFERENCE

“Building Leadership from a Firm Foundation”

Friday 1 May to Sunday 3 May 2015

at

Rydges Latimer Hotel

Latimer Square

Christchurch

TWO DAY CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

To assist with early planning for Conference 2015 Registration is open NOW.

Please complete a separate registration form for each delegate.

Registration forms are available on the BPW NZ webpage, which will be updated from time to time with further information about workshops, facilitators and speakers: www.bpwnz.org.nz

Accommodation is to be booked directly with the venues – please see section F.

Please retain a copy of the registration form for your records and send the original to:

BPW NZ 2015 Conference

PO Box 26 093

North Avon

Christchurch 8148

Or email to:

Section A : YOUR REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Title: please circle Prof Dr Ms Miss Mrs

Family name: Given name:

Preferred name for badge:

Self: Partner:

Postal address:

Telephone:

Day:

Evening:

Mobile:

Email:

Name of club: Position in club:

Attending as please tick:

ð Executive Officer ð Past President ð Life Member ð Delegate

ð Workshop Convenor ð Guest ð Sponsor ð Observer

ð Young BPW [< 35]

Special Dietary Requirements:

ð Vegetarian ð Vegan ð Gluten free ð Dairy free

ð Other [please specify]

Special Needs:

Do you have any special needs? Eg wheelchair access ð Yes ð No

If yes, please specify how we can assist you:

Section B: REGISTRATION OPTIONS

Early Bird Registration:
due by 1February 2015 / $185.00
Late Registration:
if paid after 1 February 2015 /
$225.00
One Day Registration /
$100.00

Registration covers: Attendance at all conference sessions and all conference papers;

Saturday / Sunday morning & afternoon teas and lunches.

Please tick ð your registration type etc:

ð Early bird registration [due by 1/02/2015] $185.00 $ _____

ð Late registration [after 1/02/2015] $225.00 $

ð One day registration [indicate which day] $100.00 $

ð Saturday ð Sunday

ð Pre-dinner Drinks Friday night No charge

ð Partner / Guest – Pre-dinner Drinks Friday night No charge

ð Awards Dinner [Friday evening] $80.00 $ _____

ð Awards Dinner [Partner / Guests] $80.00 x ...... $

Name[s] ......

ð Conference Dinner [Saturday evening] $70.00 $ _____

ð Conference Dinner [Partner / Guests] $70.00 x ...... $ _

Name[s] ......

TOTAL $______

Payment details – refer section C

Important information: Refund of registration fees

No refund of fees for Conference 2015 will be made unless notice of inability to attend is given to the CPC not less than two weeks before Conference.

All refunds applications will be considered individually and at the discretion of the Christchurch Conference Planning Committee.

Section C: PAYMENT OF FEES

Please forward registration form and payment to:

BPW NZ 2015 Conference

PO Box 26 093

North Avon

Christchurch 8148

Or email to:

Cheques to be made payable to: BPW NZ 2015 Christchurch Conference Account

OR

Internet banking to: BPW NZ 2015 Christchurch Conference Account

Account no: 060807 0342327 00

Reference: Attendees family name, first initial and club

For all enquiries please contact: Registration Convener: Anita Devcich

E:

P: (07) 362 4337 M: 0274 828064

Section D: TRAVEL

Please advise your flight details to Christchurch:

Air New Zealand will give discounts to groups of 10 or more - contact 0800 767 747

Date of arrival: Flight no: Airline Arrival time:

Date of departure: Flight no: Airline: Departure time:

Mobile contact number: No in party:

Transport from Christchurch International Airport to Conference venue:

Friday : Super Shuttle $25 per person, discounts apply for more than one passenger.
Taxis approx. $60 per person
Pick up Service provided by Christchurch members $10 per person to cover parking fee. Bookings essential.

Sunday: If there is sufficient patronage, a shuttle will leave from Rydges Latimer Hotel at set intervals. Please advise the Conference registration desk if you would like to use this service.

Travel time: Allow approximately 20-30 minutes from conference venue to the Airport.

Section E: CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Friday 1 May 12 noon – 5pm Registration
3 – 4pm Budget Discussion
4 – 5pm First timers at conference delegates meeting and refresher on resolution procedure
6pm Pre dinner Drinks
7 – 10pm Awards Dinner, Key Note Speaker Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel

Saturday 2 May 8.30am – 12.30 AGM
1.30 - 5pm Panel and Workshops Leadership in Business, Advocacy and the Community.
6pm Pre dinner drinks
7pm Dinner Theme – Alice in Wonderland invites you to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with entertainment. Dress up and join us for fun and laughter with fabulous entertainment

Sunday 3 May 8.30am – 3pm Conference

A more detailed programme will be sent out closer to the Conference and will also be posted on the BPW website: www.bpwnz.org.nz

What is different about the Christchurch Conference?

Raffles:

We are making raffle tickets available to all BPW Members prior to conference as well as selling them during the conference. Please let all your Club members know that that can purchase tickets to be in the draw even if they can’t make it to conference.
A separate form will be sent to Clubs to record names and choice of raffle.

Ticket price $10.00 for 5 draws ð Number of tickets ______

Nepal Raffle $5.00 1 draw ð Number of tickets ______

Internet banking to: BPW NZ 2015 Christchurch Conference Account

Account no: 060807 0342327 00
Reference: Your name and Raffle preference

Observers:

We have noticed that there are a number of BPW members who enjoy coming to conference as observers who have a wealth of knowledge that could be shared by mentoring newer delegates and visitors to conference. This was trialled in 2014 by Past President Anita Devcich who mentored the women from Wellington which has led to formation of a new BPW Wellington Club. Please indicate if you would like to help at conference as a mentor.
ð I would like to be a mentor at Conference.

Duties and Roles:

There are various other duties and roles during conference. If you would like to assist, please tick your choice[s]:

ð elections desk ð registration desk ð time keeper ð scrutineer ð steward

ð raffles ð sales

Section F: CONFERENCE ACCOMODATION

Accommodation Options BPW NZ Conference 1-3 May 2015

To enable delegates and observers the opportunity to secure the best available price for accommodation the following hotels and motels have confirmed that they will take bookings from now until May.

Please make use of the booking codes offered and follow the instructions these venues have provided (ie bookings via website have a reduced cost)

Rydges Latimer Christchurch
30 Latimer Square, Christchurch, New Zealand
Hotel: 0800 176 176
Web: www.rydges.com

To access your special rates please visit

http://www.rydges.com/brand-offers/corporate-group-bookings/

1.  Click on “Book Now”

2.  Select Rydges Latimer Christchurch>, enter your dates and number of people

3.  In the “Block Code” field enter your Block Code: R-BPW010515

4.  Click “Book Now”

5.  Your special rates will appear on the rates screen

6.  Available for stays between 01 May 2015 – 02 May 2015 Inclusive

Quest Christchurch
113 Worcester Street, Cathedral Junction, Christchurch, New Zealand
Tel:+64 3 222 2003 Fax:+64 3 222 2004
Email:
Website: www.questchristchurch.co.nz

We currently have good availability across all room types. At this point in time there is only 4 x 2 Bedroom Apartments available for the dates concerned.

1.  Enquiries must be made direct via email

2.  Enquiries are to include:
a. Dates required
b. Room type (Studio/1 Bedroom Apartment/2 Bedroom Apartment)
c. Availability for the “BPW NZ Annual Conference in Christchurch 1-3 May 2015”
d. Rate for the “BPW NZ Annual Conference in Christchurch 1-3 May 2015”

3. Note that rates and rooms are subject to availability
Rates by room type – Serviced Daily
1. Studio Apartment – maximum occupancy 2 – Rate Per Night $150 incl. gst. – full rate $190
2. 1 Bedroom Apartment – maximum occupancy 2 – Rate Per Night $190 incl. gst. – full rate $250
3. 2 Bedroom Apartment – maximum occupancy 4 – Rate Per Night $290 incl. gst – full rate $350

Car parking is additional at $15 per day/night
Wifi – 1 hour free per device per day for up to 3 devices
Rates are based on a maximum occupancy and do not change if occupancy by room reduces

The cost for the studio for 2 guest stay will be $125 (Queen or two single beds).
The cost for 4 stay will be $220 ( 1 queen and 3 singles).

Backpackers that are close by include

Vagabond Backpackers - 232 Worcester Street, Christchurch +64 (0)3 379 9677
http://www.bbh.co.nz/hd159/Vagabond-Backpackers-in-Christchurch-New-Zealand.html

Around-the-World Backpackers - 314 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch +64 (0)3 365 4363
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